I find myself wondering if it is even possible to effectively lead this country.

The world is so small and complex now. It seems there is no room left for mistakes. No chance for recovery from missteps. No backtracking possible, because the way back is flooded, or covered by an avalanche. We are so closely packed that the slightest motion sends out ripples in all directions that gather speed and height as they travel outward. A deep breath, a sigh of relief, even, in one place, will put in motion events that culminate in an earthquake or tsunami somewhere else. Whether one considers political, economic, social, or environmental arenas, it is no longer possible for the energy of a deed, event, decision, to finally and simply dissipate. Attempts to mitigate in one direction cause catastrophe or conflict in another.

This is true for every person and every country now, or soon will be as population increases and resources decrease. But a big country like ours can not help, I think, but be a bull in a china cabinet.

Sorry for thread drift. And ain't I a cheery soul.

Janie